I Am Creative with Hollis Citron

Creative Conversations Learns About Starting A Business At Age 6

We talked about innovation, evolving, rabbit holes and so much more.
Love this quote that came out during the chat , " Don't shoot the aliens", He said this and I thought what does that mean...
Well you have to tune in to find out. You will be inspired. 
 
Chuck Bean will tell you he started his business career at age 6, collecting golf balls at the local driving range for pennies. “I would spend every Saturday and Sunday making enough money to buy a bottle of pop or a candy bar in the concession”, tells Chuck. Soon after he was selling golf balls to players on the local course, and even beer! “I guess I learned a lot about sales back then. Some days I would bring home more money than my Father”, a farmer / truck driver.
 
Today Chuck specializes in developing and/or tutoring growth strategies, and delivering training and coaching in leadership, sales, communication, business value building and teamwork. He is no-nonsense and pragmatic and has helped people and corporations succeed for over 40 years. He will call a spade a spade and work quickly to understand, address and fix problems, identify opportunities and identify challenges.
 
To connect with Chuck go to: 
https://www.themethodeffect.com/
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families @ The Ronald McDonald House In Camden, NJ: Kit for you and a kit for them: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/product-page/sharing-is-caring-coloring-book-for-you-coloring-book-for-a-family-in-need
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and check out: https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/express-yourself-publishing-house
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis

Creative Conversations Explores Remaining Aligned and Authentic

Mary Gooden quote: " Life is supposed to be fun"
 
When you talk to Mary you cannot help but feel happy
Her energy is so high and she just exudes joy
We talked about self care, magic, showing up with purpose and so much more....
Get ready for some inspiration!
 
Mary Gooden is founder of Divine Destiny Publishing & Yoga Etc. She believes that abundance thrives in your ability to remain aligned and authentic, which is a daily practice.
 
Mary has studied and practiced Yoga, Meditation and Reiki Energy Harmonizing for almost 20 years. By taking an intuitive approach, she focuses on helping her clients discover and create their magical life.
 
Ways to connect with Mary:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/mary.s.gooden
Website: https://yogaetcboutte.com/
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families that are going through cancer: Kit for you and a kit for them:
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Sharing-is-Caring-Coloring-Book-for-You-Coloring-Book-for-a-Family-In-Need-p297620078
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Downloadable-Sharing-is-Caring-The-Perfectly-Imperfect-Coloring-Book-Download-For-You-&-Real-Book-For-Donation-p297707512
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and I would love to tell you more. email me @ iamcreativephilly@gmail.com
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis

Creative Conversations Explores How To Tune Into The Infinite

"Listen to the subtle whispers" 
 
Words that came up consistently were: intuition, trust, faith, transformation
Georgia is incredible in her journey and her ability to feel emotions and move through them to take the tragic experience to a mission that will help her and others heal.
 
Georgia Hansen is an eclectic mix of public relations and marketing communications savvy, intuitive based wisdom and approaches. A wife, mother of four earthside babies, and angel mama to one in heaven.
 
Georgia has spent the last ten years exploring awakening and intuition, the Universal Laws, and how to tune into the infinite. She is a clinically trained Intuitive Guide and priestess of non-local consciousness, but her extraordinary life events have been her most prominent teachers.
 
Georgia’s mission is to teach about Grace and Magic, and how to find it in all of life’s experiences, even the most painful. She embodies her taglines of finding Grace in grief, and Magic in the tragic.
 
To connect with Georgia Hansen go to : 
https://www.instagram.com/georgia.m.hansen/
Facebook.com/georgiamhansen
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families that are going through cancer: Kit for you and a kit for them:
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Sharing-is-Caring-Coloring-Book-for-You-Coloring-Book-for-a-Family-In-Need-p297620078
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Downloadable-Sharing-is-Caring-The-Perfectly-Imperfect-Coloring-Book-Download-For-You-&-Real-Book-For-Donation-p297707512
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and I would love to tell you more. email me @ iamcreativephilly@gmail.com
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis

Creative Conversations Explores How Running Teaches Strength & Empowerment

Lauren's story is so inspiring! Love this quote that came through in our conversation; " Look for something beautiful". Even when things are going on that are not good and you may not want to do something, remember this quote...
 
Lauren Siegel is 61 years young, and a lover of life. She has been running for 46 years, still racing competitively, still having fun. Lauren is a Streak Runner, meaning she runs everyday, without fail. She has not missed a day of running in over 21 years, she is ranked #10 in the world among Female Streak Runners. You can say that running is a huge part of her life.
 
She has three grown daughters, the youngest has Special Needs, she lives with me, and has changed her life. Her great gift is my 5 year old grandson, whom I adore.
 
Running taught her that she has the strength to leave an emotionally abusive marriage of 34 years. She was finally empowered to face a toxic opponent, her ex husband, who tried every way to ruin her.
 
But she became a different woman, she fought the monster and won. She now found love with a man who respects and loves her everyday.
 
Life is good.
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families that are going through cancer: Kit for you and a kit for them:
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Sharing-is-Caring-Coloring-Book-for-You-Coloring-Book-for-a-Family-In-Need-p297620078
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Downloadable-Sharing-is-Caring-The-Perfectly-Imperfect-Coloring-Book-Download-For-You-&-Real-Book-For-Donation-p297707512
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and I would love to tell you more. email me @ iamcreativephilly@gmail.com
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis
 
 

Creative Conversations Explores The Mastery of Communication and Personal Relationships

Albert Orsos is in sales but it is really about connection and relationships. As he says broken down into 4 steps I will give the first 2 then have to listen to the rest...
Active listening: ask questions so you can uncover needs and wants
Congruency: Trust, like factor it must all come together to be a match
One of the many quotes that Albert said was " Be Surpised". Loved this quote is about carving time in your day that is open for surprise... you get the idea.
Thru a lot of trial, error, and failure, Albert Orsos, has found bulletproof ways of success to 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙊𝙬𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙏𝙤 𝘿𝙤𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙄𝙣 90 𝘿𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙊𝙧 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙨
In the last decade, he has been blessed to travel to and do business with people from about 100+ countries and has gleaned from it tremendously, coincidentally he found some common success patterns that are the same everywhere and they involve mastery of communication and personal relationships. Which ultimately translates into influence, persuasion, and leadership.
In business, the key to great selling is exercising genuine care and a deep understanding of other person's needs, desires, aspirations, proclivities, and possibilities and supplement it with adequate product or service that you offer.
Albert is on the mission to empower business owners with tools, tactics, and strategies to support that way of conducting business with systems that create a predictably prosperous cashflow.
 
To connect with Albert go to:
IG: @albert_sales_loop
Clubhouse: @albertloop
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families that are going through cancer: Kit for you and a kit for them:
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Sharing-is-Caring-Coloring-Book-for-You-Coloring-Book-for-a-Family-In-Need-p297620078
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Downloadable-Sharing-is-Caring-The-Perfectly-Imperfect-Coloring-Book-Download-For-You-&-Real-Book-For-Donation-p297707512
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and I would love to tell you more. email me @ iamcreativephilly@gmail.com
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis
 

Creative Conversations Talks About Self Criticizing And Conforming to What is Considered " Normal"

"Being aware does not mean perfection"... We talked so much about mental health, awareness, anxiety and so much more. 
Love these conversations that are all structured around 3 questions; 1) How do you define creativity 2) How do you incorporate it into your life 3) Why do you think it is important. These questions really get at the core of people's experiences and perspectives. 
 
Madison has been a professional makeup artist for ten years. She believes we spend a lot of time self-criticizing and trying to conform to what is considered “normal”. Her love for makeup allowed her to teach people to embrace who they are by enhancing what they have; by pausing, and taking a moment to love ourselves.
 
Three years ago, after the loss of her grandmother, she partnered with her Mom and built a brick and mortar shop. Although Meraki Market has nothing to do with makeup, she uses the tools of crystals, plants and spiritual growth to encompass the same values. It has become a place where love comes first. Its a place where you can speak your mind, learning new things and above all..grow. 
 
To connect with Madison go to: 
IG: @madisonramirez_13
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MerakiMarketNJ/
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families that are going through cancer: Kit for you and a kit for them:
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Sharing-is-Caring-Coloring-Book-for-You-Coloring-Book-for-a-Family-In-Need-p297620078
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Downloadable-Sharing-is-Caring-The-Perfectly-Imperfect-Coloring-Book-Download-For-You-&-Real-Book-For-Donation-p297707512
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and I would love to tell you more. email me @ iamcreativephilly@gmail.com
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis
 
 

Creative Conversations Talks About Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone to Embrace Passion & Purpose

Love this quote from Chris, " Create space to rest, Purpose will fulfill you". We covered so much information structured by the 3 questions: 1) How do you define creativity 2) How do you incorporate it into your life 3) Why do you think it is so important. Where the conversation goes is always surprising and there is just so much to learn about each and every person!
 
Chris Hampton is the founder of the Champiam organization. He enjoys challenging and motivating entrepreneurs, leaders as well as youth organizations to break out of their comfort zones.
He is all about empowering and equipping them to release their inner champ. Chris has been called a motivational teacher. He is sought after for his ability to present life changing messages in an inspirational, entertaining, empowering and educational style.
Chris will show you how to see your life through the eyes of vision. When you have clear vision you are not easily distracted.
 
How to connect with Chris Hampton:
http://champiam.org/
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families that are going through cancer: Kit for you and a kit for them:
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Sharing-is-Caring-Coloring-Book-for-You-Coloring-Book-for-a-Family-In-Need-p297620078
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Downloadable-Sharing-is-Caring-The-Perfectly-Imperfect-Coloring-Book-Download-For-You-&-Real-Book-For-Donation-p297707512
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and I would love to tell you more. email me @ iamcreativephilly@gmail.com
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis

Creative Conversations Explores How to Live Deliciously

This one got deep... we talked about fears, disconnection, stretching, pivoting, creativity in pain and oppression.. whew we covered a lot of ground!
Thank you Melissa Shepherd-Williams for this inspired conversation.
 
Melissa Shepherd-Williams serves as a clinician at the California Institute of the Arts; Adjunct Faculty in the School of Cultural and Family Psychology at Pacific Oaks; and in private practice.
Her book titled “ Living Deliciously: Recipes to Welcome Joy into Our Lives” is a compilation of her newsletters including exercises and reflections on how to “squeeze the juice” out of life. The latest book, "From Burnout to Bliss", adds to her creation of learning tools for preventing and emerging from a sense of being stuck professionally and personally.
A native of Panama, she lives with her husband, Brad, in Los Angeles, California.
 
To connect with Melissa go to: 
http://melissamshepherd.com/
All of her book are available on this page as well
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families that are going through cancer: Kit for you and a kit for them:
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Sharing-is-Caring-Coloring-Book-for-You-Coloring-Book-for-a-Family-In-Need-p297620078
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Downloadable-Sharing-is-Caring-The-Perfectly-Imperfect-Coloring-Book-Download-For-You-&-Real-Book-For-Donation-p297707512
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and I would love to tell you more. email me @ iamcreativephilly@gmail.com
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis

Creative Conversations Talks About Being Kicked Out Of Corporate and Pivoting

So energized and inspired after talking to Sue Thoens. She has such a calming voice and is truly superwoman.
We talked about dream building, sessions in life, life plans, allowing, imagination...
 
Sue Thoens is the Founder of @TheBendProject, entrepreneur, business coach, and mentor.Several years ago life hit Sue hard when she lost her husband, family business, and everything they had worked a lifetime for. As a former corporate executive and business owner, Sue felt hopeless as she faced the realization that she was in her fifties, working for an hourly wage, and drowning in debt.
 
Sue was introduced to a group of successful business people who showed her how to clarify what she wanted in life and how to get on a path to achieve it. Today, Sue is passionate about sharing her story so that others can be encouraged to persevere through adversity, to step out on faith, and to dream again.
 
Fun Facts:Sue’s greatest accomplishments are raising two daughters and now being a grandmother.
Sue’s being “kicked out” of corporate America 3 times, ignited her passion to share the truth with the Next Generations about their true purpose, helping them recognize that they were not just made for cubicles and student loan debt.
Sue’s most interesting “pivot” came when she inherited a medical marijuana grow and became one of the first licensed farms in her county.
 
To Connect with Sue go to: 
https://bendproject.com/
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families that are going through cancer: Kit for you and a kit for them:
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Sharing-is-Caring-Coloring-Book-for-You-Coloring-Book-for-a-Family-In-Need-p297620078
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Downloadable-Sharing-is-Caring-The-Perfectly-Imperfect-Coloring-Book-Download-For-You-&-Real-Book-For-Donation-p297707512
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and I would love to tell you more. email me @ iamcreativephilly@gmail.com
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis

Creative Conversations Learns About What An AstroGeo Guide Is...and More

Astrogeography, reiki, engineering ... what a great conversation!
A quote that stands out to me from this conversation is... " Permission to make a simple stitch". Melissa Lambour and I were talking about embroidery and making it simple and not overthinking and being such a perfectionist. When we make the simple stitches it is empowering!
Melissa Lambour is a Reiki AstroGeo Guide. She helps people at a crossroads find their place in this world using Reiki, Ayurveda and Astrogeography.
 
Her sessions help people navigate their identity and purpose, while discovering the best places to manifest their goals. Her love for travel and her own identity struggles have guided her work. She strives to serve people from all walks of life, especially LGBTQIA+ and immigrant communities.
 
She has a 12-year career in engineering and holds a BE/ME in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering and an MBA in Sustainability Management. She is certified in Quality Engineering, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Permaculture Design.
She is also a certified Reiki practitioner that is studying to be a Yoga Instructor. She resides in New Jersey, but you’ll often find her enjoying a motorcycle ride around a local windy road or snorkeling off the coast of Southeast Asia
 
To connect with her go to:
www.melissalambour.com
www.instagram.com/melissalambour
www.facebook.com/mlambour me@melissalambour.com
 
This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories
Please like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive!
 
There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative to check out: 
1) Coloring kits for families that are going through cancer: Kit for you and a kit for them:
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Sharing-is-Caring-Coloring-Book-for-You-Coloring-Book-for-a-Family-In-Need-p297620078
https://www.iamcreativephilly.net/online-store/Downloadable-Sharing-is-Caring-The-Perfectly-Imperfect-Coloring-Book-Download-For-You-&-Real-Book-For-Donation-p297707512
 
2) Calling all that have wanted to be part of a multi author book that will go to #1 on Amazon . Yes you can be part of this process! The topic is creativity, of course. 
Reach out if it resonates and I would love to tell you more. email me @ iamcreativephilly@gmail.com
 
Creatively Yours, 
Hollis